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SSC CPO - 9 Nov 2022 - Shift 3

Tier 1 • 9 November 2022 • 200 questions

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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

The scientific study of the behaviour, structure, physiology, classification and distribution of animals

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Zoology.

  • Zoology is the correct option
  • The scientific study of animal behaviour, anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, and distribution is known as zoology. It covers all the aspects mentioned in the given words.
  • Compared to other options:
    • Archaeology: The study of human history and prehistory via site excavation, artifact examination, and other physical remains investigations is known as archaeology. It has nothing to do with studying animals.
    • Petrology: The study of the formation, composition, distribution, and structure of rocks is known as petrology. It has nothing to do with studying animals.
    • Ecology: Ecology is the area of biology that studies how organisms interact with one another and their natural environments.

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  4. Q4.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Erudite
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  6. Q6.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Impasse
  7. Q7.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the underlined word in the following…
  8. Q8.Choose the correct spelling of the underlined word. The school calander this…
  9. Q9.The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an…
  10. Q10.Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The…
  11. Q11.Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment…
  12. Q12.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Colloquial
  13. Q13.Read the given sentence and select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word…
  14. Q14.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Awkward
  15. Q15.Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given…
  16. Q16.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
  17. Q17.Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. He burnt his…
  18. Q18.Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined…
  19. Q19.Select the most appropriate idiom from the following options that can…
  20. Q20.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Wily
  21. Q21.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment…
  22. Q22.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Salt of the earth
  23. Q23.Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the…
  24. Q24.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
  25. Q25.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
  26. Q26.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Prohibit
  27. Q27.Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment…
  28. Q28.Select the most appropriate phrase for the underlined segment in the given…
  29. Q29.Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the given…
  30. Q30.Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. The mother-in-law…
  31. Q31.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. At the drop of a dime
  32. Q32.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Opulent
  33. Q33.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. All ears
  34. Q34.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To pull someone’s leg
  35. Q35.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Restrain
  36. Q36.Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment…
  37. Q37.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Snowed under
  38. Q38.Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment…
  39. Q39.Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment…
  40. Q40.Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the italicised word. A shadow…
  41. Q41.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Discontent
  42. Q42.Select the most appropriate title for the given passage.
  43. Q43.What is the purpose of social media sites?
  44. Q44.Which hormone is released in our minds when we receive a positive reaction to…
  45. Q45.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
  46. Q46.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
  47. Q47.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
  48. Q48.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
  49. Q49.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
  50. Q50.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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  53. Q53.Which of the following was NOT an aim of the satellite INSAT-1B?
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  55. Q55.Which of the following NOT true about Right to Religion in India?
  56. Q56.Which of the following options is correctly matched?
  57. Q57.Vijayanagara empire was founded in which of the following years?
  58. Q58.Bijapur was annexed by Aurangzeb in which year?
  59. Q59.Which Gharana was propounded by Bade Fateh Ali Khan and Ali Baksh Jarnail Khan?
  60. Q60.Which of the following has similarity to Article 29(1) of the Universal…
  61. Q61.Movement of fault lines can cause:
  62. Q62.Who co-invented the device called Cyclotron in 1934 along with Ernest Lawrence…
  63. Q63.Which of the following is NOT an example of major industrial regions of India?
  64. Q64.Which of the following pair of compound name – formula is correct? I. Calcium…
  65. Q65.Bhajan Sopori, a famous musician, is associated with which musical instrument?
  66. Q66.With which of the following institutions is the name of Madan Mohan Malaviya…
  67. Q67.Trichloromethane is the IUPAC name of ___.
  68. Q68.In 1991, the Indian rupee was devalued in how many steps?
  69. Q69.Which state in India has the highest percentage of the Hindu population in 2011?
  70. Q70.____ is the currency in the hands of the public plus commercial bank reserves…
  71. Q71.Calcium hypochlorite is commonly known as ___.
  72. Q72.Violin virtuoso L Subramaniam is famous for which of the following genres of…
  73. Q73.Under which Article of the Constitution of India is the National Commission…
  74. Q74.Which of the following pair of compound–general formulas is correct? I…
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  76. Q76.Which of the following rule is used to find the direction of magnetic field…
  77. Q77.The first Indian musician to receive the Ramon Magsaysay award for public…
  78. Q78.The Battle of Khatoli fought was in 1517 between the kingdom of Mewar under…
  79. Q79.Which of the following is a part of celestial objects? I. Stars II. Planets…
  80. Q80.Which of the following festivals is associated with Tripura?
  81. Q81.Which group of the Köppen climate classification system represented by…
  82. Q82.The 31st South East Asian Games were held in ____.
  83. Q83.Ghoomar dance form was developed by which of the following tribes to worship…
  84. Q84.Who among the following Indian classical dancers, who popularised the Odissi…
  85. Q85.Under whose leadership was the 42ⁿᵈ Amendment Act passed?
  86. Q86.Which of the following statement regarding the Deccan Plateau is correct?
  87. Q87.The difference between a farmer’s output over and above his on-farm…
  88. Q88.Which of the following can be used as an instant energy booster?
  89. Q89.Who among the following is related to the Lucknow Kalka-Bindadin gharana of…
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  91. Q91.‘Mein Kampf’ of Adolf Hitler was originally written in which of the following…
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  94. Q94.Who among the following was the first president of Indian Olympic Association?
  95. Q95.In which of the following sessions did the congress split into two factions?
  96. Q96.What is the average temperature of Chennai in cold season?
  97. Q97.Which of the following is NOT correct about Fundamental Duties?
  98. Q98.When was Awadh annexed by Lord Dalhousie?
  99. Q99.The term ‘Follow – On’ is used in which of the following games/sports?
  100. Q100.When was the voting age reduced to 18 in India?
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  152. Q152.Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given…
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  157. Q157.A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?…
  158. Q158.If P denotes ‘×’, Q denotes ‘÷’, R denotes ‘+’, and S denotes ‘-’, then what…
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  160. Q160.Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the…
  161. Q161.Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace…
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  167. Q167.Which of the following letter clusters will replace the question mark (?) in…
  168. Q168.Directions: Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I…
  169. Q169.Seven people, P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are sitting in a straight row facing the…
  170. Q170.Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace…
  171. Q171.If 30 April 1983 was a Saturday, then what was the day of the week on 13…
  172. Q172.A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?…
  173. Q173.Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given…
  174. Q174.Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question…
  175. Q175.Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series. [Image]
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  177. Q177.Based on the position in the English alphabetical order, three of the…
  178. Q178.Which option represents the correct order of the given words as they would…
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  181. Q181.If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘-’, and D denotes ‘÷’, then what…
  182. Q182.Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed…
  183. Q183.Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the…
  184. Q184.If P denotes '×', Q denotes '÷', R denotes '+', and S denotes '-', then what…
  185. Q185.In a code language, 'food is fresh' is coded as 'dy in pq', 'bring fresh food'…
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  187. Q187.Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the…
  188. Q188.Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question…
  189. Q189.Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given…
  190. Q190.Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the…
  191. Q191.The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded…
  192. Q192.In a certain code language, ‘HAPPY’ is written as ‘JCRRA’, and ‘MAGIC’ is…
  193. Q193.Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed…
  194. Q194.Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is…
  195. Q195.Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed…
  196. Q196.In a code language, 'ELEMENT' is written as ‘5, 12, 5, 13, 5, 14, 20’ and…
  197. Q197.Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers…
  198. Q198.If + means -, - means ×, × means ÷, and ÷ means +, what will be the value of…
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  200. Q200.Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT…